中东冲突推高的能源价格正在给英国通胀带来上行压力，英国财政大臣约翰·希利周三警告称。
Higher energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East are putting upward pressure on UK inflation, British Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey warned on Wednesday.
在为英格兰银行货币政策委员会设定年度任务的信函中，希利告诉行长安德鲁·贝利，货币政策对于支持家庭和企业、在中期内将通胀可持续地回到2%的目标仍然至关重要。
In a letter setting out the annual remit for the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, Healey told Governor Andrew Bailey that monetary policy remains vital to supporting households and businesses by returning inflation sustainably to its 2% target in the medium term.
“中东冲突导致的能源价格上涨正在给通胀带来上行压力，”希利写道。
"Higher energy prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East are putting upwards pressure on inflation," Healey wrote.
他指出，虽然货币政策委员会负有将通胀回到目标水平的主要责任，但政府的财政计划通过长期削减借款、缓解通胀压力来支持央行。
He noted that while the Monetary Policy Committee holds primary responsibility for returning inflation to target, the government's fiscal plans support the central bank by reducing borrowing over time and easing inflationary pressures.
希利表示，低且稳定的通胀对于长期经济增长和生活水平提高至关重要，能够减少不确定性并降低消费者和企业的成本。
Healey stated that low and stable inflation is essential for long-term economic growth and rising living standards, reducing uncertainty and easing costs for consumers and businesses.
他还确认，央行的资产购买设施将在2027-28财年及更长时间内保留，只要有需要，这与政策制定者9月17日制定的多年战略一致。
He also confirmed that the central bank's Asset Purchase Facility will remain in place for the 2027-28 financial year and for as long as needed, in line with the multiyear strategy set out by policymakers on Sept. 17.
希利重申政府对委员会运作独立性的全力支持，并表示，对称的2%目标（以消费者价格指数12个月涨幅衡量）始终适用。
Reiterating the government's full support for the committee's operational independence, Healey said the symmetric 2% target, measured by the 12-month increase in the Consumer Prices Index, applies at all times.